BSP’s Seat Wins to Determine Outcome
8 November 2023 Gwalior ( Madhya Pradesh)
All Eyes on Gwalior-Chambal Seats in Upcoming Assembly Election
The 34 seats in the Gwalior-Chambal region have taken center stage in the approaching assembly election, marking the first contest post Jyotiraditya Scindia’s switch to the BJP.
Previously, in the 2018 election, the BJP suffered a setback in Scindia’s stronghold due to his immense popularity, impacting the party’s performance.
Presently, the political atmosphere in the Gwalior-Chambal area differs significantly from other regions. Discussions among people predominantly revolve around the candidates’ caste rather than the Congress and BJP.
While Gwalior focuses on local issues and government projects, the Chambal area predominantly centers on caste dynamics, where the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) poses a challenge to the Congress due to caste-related factors.
The BJP faces challenges in some constituencies due to the BSP’s influence. Notably, numerous party-switchers contest across both divisions, reflecting a complex electoral landscape.
Defection has diminished the prominence of key issues, placing caste equations and candidate rivalries at the forefront.
Key leaders like Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Home Minister Narottam Mishra, Leader of Opposition Govind Singh, and former minister Jaivardhan Singh are in the fray.
The BSP’s strong candidate presence has introduced triangular contests in several constituencies, disrupting traditional BJP and Congress vote banks. This has led to uncertainty in the region.
Despite Scindia’s move to the BJP, public discontent towards candidates has made the ruling party’s contest challenging in this area. The outcome in Gwalior-Chambal remains pivotal in shaping the political destinies of many BJP and Congress leaders, although its impact on forming the next government remains to be seen, leaving significant stakes for both parties.
